Crumbling basement walls | TerraFirma Foundation Systems

Crumbling Basement Walls and other Common Foundation issues

Your home often sends clear signs when its foundation is failing. Crumbling, cracked or buckling walls is a clear sign of stress in your home’s foundation and support system. Basements in the Pacific Northwest often have cracked and crumbling basement walls and floors.

Not all signs are symptoms of serious damage, but these signs are strong signals that it is time for a professional evaluation:

  • Leaking from your basement walls
  • Spelling and rust-colored cracks indicating corroding rebar
  • Efflorescence on concrete or cinder block walls

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I don’t usually do reviews but in this case people should know this is a first class company. Great communications and no selling you on something you don’t need. John was very professional, he spent time with us expanding what issues he did find, measured the level of the floors, inspected under the house and checked wall and foundation cracks. He also placed a blanket down to collect any dirt from entering and exiting the crawl space inside the house. I highly recommend John from the Eugene office and TerraFirma.
I was referred to John from Terra Firma when I was looking to have our foundation inspected. John was very friendly and knowledgable and came out to our house to measure and inspect everything. In the end he was able to put our mind at ease and did a great job of explaining different scenarios and what he was looking for.John even inspected the crawlspace while he was out and provided great feedback there as well. Overall we got a lot of good information and never felt as though we were being pushed into unnecessary services.I will certainly be reaching out to Terra Firma for any future needs!
Our foundation was leaning and they stabilized it, cleaned under the house, and put in a sub pump. We were very happy to get this job done and they did a great job. My husband says every time he asked a question the foreman was very willing to answer. The workers were polite. They arrived when expected and finished the job as promised in the given time.
Very pleased with the work, from the beginning sales person visit to the ending follow-up chats, on the phone, about the work performed. We had a foundation...
As a residential broker in western WA I’m always interacting with different foundation & basement specialists. TerraFirma is the best I’ve come across. The team there, especially Seth, is top notch. I always get an accurate & reasonable solution from them regardless of the size of the job. I’m working with Seth on a project now & it’s been great. Highly recommend!
We had a great experience with Terra Firma. The quality of their work is absolutely top notch. They really know their stuff. Travis stopped by several times after work to check on our foundation, to make sure it was not getting worse while we waited for our scheduled day. Luis J, Tony, and Gustavo M did the work and they did a fantastic job. Even better, they installed a new vapor barrier free of charge, completely unprompted. Very satisfied.
Our experience with TerraFirma was exceptional from the very beginning. From lifting and leveling our front sidewalk; to stabilizing our garage foundation the experience was positive and the teams so efficient. Sammy our project manager was always available for questions and information. Thank you! Oscar C., Jorge J. And Diego you rock.
I had TerraFirma foundations repair my crawl space issues, the 3 men that came out to do the job were very professional and cautious. Jorge, Juan B, and Manual J, did an exceptional job and Jorge explained everything that they were doing and showed me lots of pictures during the process. After the job was finished they made sure everything was cleaned and put back together. Than I received a call from the project manager Jonah, to make sure everything went well and he made sure I was happy with the job. I recommend TerraFirma to everyone!!!!!
Seth did a wonderful job on our foundation inspection and was very attentive to my clients needs. Thank you Seth.
Austin was an amazing technician. The scheduling was easy, he was punctual, and the communication was professional. He crawled the entire crawlspace like a champion and even found a little plumbing leak for us. The estimate was provided on site, and I would highly recommend them for encapsulation and other foundation work.
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Foundation Repair Homeowner Questions

Are cracks in a basement floor normal?

Cracks in concrete are common. However, cracks are symptoms of potentially larger issues. The size, placement, and direction of cracks in your basement floor or walls can give insghts into the nature of the issue. Schedule your free in-home inspection with TerraFirma to learn more.

When should I worry about cracks in my basement floor?

You should be concerned about foundation cracks if the cracks in your basement floor are wider than 1/8 inch, spread to and up the foundation walls, appear in a circular pattern, are wet or show signs of water intrusion, have mold around them, have a white flaky substance around them

Are foundation repairs covered by homeowner’s insurance?

Insuance policies vary from home to home and company to company. The best action is always to speak with your insurance company to understand what is covered under your specific policy. Generally, home owners insurance will cover repairs if the damage can be tied back to an event e.g. leaky water heater, tree fell on house etc.

Does foundation repair affect/increase home value?

Yes. A damaged foundation can cause significant loss in property value, as well as potentially scaring off interested buyers. Repairing a damaged foundation helps restore the lost value in a home, and can even increase value when the repairs carry a transferable and long term warranty.

How long does foundation repair take?

Scope, size, and type of repair can vary, as will the amount of time a repair can take. However, most repairs can be made within a few days.